How to pronounce teneral
Say it like TEN-uh-rul. Teneral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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- TEN
- uh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teneral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of teneral
American and British speakers say teneral in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛnərəl/ in the US and /ˈtɛnərəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEN-uh-rul.
What does teneral mean?
- In the pale, soft-bodied state that follows moulting, before the hardening and darkening of the cuticle, during which the creature is able to expand.
- Such an imago.
Where does teneral come from?
From Latin tener + -al.
Words that rhyme with teneral
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of teneral.
Questions about saying teneral
How do you pronounce teneral?
Say TEN-uh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛnərəl/. In British English it is /ˈtɛnərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teneral?
Teneral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · uh · rul.
Do Americans and Brits say teneral the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛnərəl/ and the British form is /ˈtɛnərəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.